Remarks by Andy Eads
156 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 4 of 7
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“Next is item 3C. This is approval of a proclamation recognizing Civil Air Patrol Cadet Captain Owen Kramer for earning the Amelia Earhart milestone achievement in any appropriate action. And we're glad to have you here. And let me read this court proclamation. This is a proclamation recognizing the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Captain Owen Kramer. And whereas the Civil Air Patrol was founded in 1941 for young adults ages 12 to 21 with a three-pronged focus of cadet programs, emergency services, and aerospace education. And whereas Cadet Captain Owen Kramer is currently an 11th grade student taking…”
Commissioners Court · Sep 29, 2026
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“Second by Commissioner Williams. Well, Owen, I'm so proud for you, and I appreciate your early and continued civic involvement. And I think that you are a leader now for your age group, and you're going to be a future leader. I just know that here for our country. So could you tell us a little bit about what is your favorite part of the Civil Air Patrol?”
Commissioners Court · Sep 29, 2026
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“Oh, that's great. That's a great, tell us what, that's a great answer. And that's kind of a life long mission for all of us. We learn from those and then we pass it on to the next. So I'm glad you're already starting that. Can you tell us what maybe your career aspirations are?”
Commissioners Court · Sep 29, 2026
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“Perfect. Good. Well, I know you have a bright future ahead of you. So thank you so much, members. Do you want to add to it?”
Commissioners Court · Sep 29, 2026
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“All right. We have a motion and a second. Any other comments? All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries unanimously. Let's give them a big hand.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 29, 2026
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“There's lots of good things. All right. Next is item 4A, which is a public hearing to discuss, consider, and take action on in order to continue to participate in the Denton County Local Health Care Provider Participation Program, subject to an enacted Chapter 292E of the Texas Health and Government Code, amend the Denton County Health Care Provider Participation Program rules and procedures to align with Chapter 292E and to set the mandatory payment rate for fiscal year 2027 applicable to Denton County's local provider participation program and how the revenue derived from those payments is…”
Commissioners Court · Sep 29, 2026
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“Commissioner Williams, second by Commissioner Mitchell. Any discussion? All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries unanimously. We are in a public hearing. Is there anyone in attendance wishing to speak in favor of or opposed to the continuation of this program? Good morning.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 29, 2026
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“Perfect. Thank you so much, members. Are there any questions or comments? Or did you have anything to add? Okay. All right. Is there anyone else? Oh, go ahead.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 29, 2026
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“All right, is there anyone else in attendance wishing to speak in favor of or opposed to the continued participation? Is there anyone in attendance wishing to speak in favor of or opposed to the continued participation? All right, hearing none, do we have a motion to close the public hearing?”
Commissioners Court · Sep 29, 2026
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“We have a motion by Commissioner Williams, second by Commissioner Mitchell. Any discussion? All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries unanimously. The Chair will move to continued participation in said program.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 29, 2026
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“We have a motion by the Chair, second by Commissioner Williams. Any discussion? All in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries unanimously. Next, let's proceed over to 13A, which is a companion agenda item. Members, 13A is approval of a resolution authorizing Denton County's continued participation in Chapter 292E of the Health and Safety Code and setting the rate for the fiscal year 2027 for the Denton County Health Care Provider Participation Program. Will the chair move for approval of the 6% requested rate?”
Commissioners Court · Sep 29, 2026
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“We have a motion by the chair, second by Commissioner Falconer. Any discussion? All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries unanimously. Is that all of our items related to that? Okay, perfect. Thank you. Thank you all for being here today and thank you for your ongoing efforts as it relates to that. Is it important that this program continue because it helps with our hospitals and their networks and as an opportunity to provide a variety of care regardless of income to our residents here? So I want to thank you for the good and noble work that each of you do. And Eric Morris,…”
Commissioners Court · Sep 29, 2026
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“And next, let's go to our next public hearing, which is item 4B, which is a public hearing on September the 29th, 2026 for consideration of the approval, approval with conditions or disapproval of the Intermodal Logistics Center West This is lots 2R through 4R, block A, lot 1XR, block 1. This is 251.935 acres located in Commissioner Precinct 4. Do we have a motion to open a public hearing?”
Commissioners Court · Sep 29, 2026
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“Motion by Commissioner Mitchell, second by Commissioner Falconer. Any discussion? All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries unanimously. We are in a public hearing. Is there anyone in attendance? Wishing to speak in favor of or opposed to the approval of the Intermodal Logistics Center West replat. Is there anyone in attendance wishing to speak in favor of or opposed to the Intermodal Logistics Center replat? Hearing none, do I have a motion to close the public hearing? Motion by Commissioner Williams, second by Commissioner Falconer. Any discussion? All in favor say aye. Aye.…”
Commissioners Court · Sep 29, 2026
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Commissioners Court · Sep 29, 2026
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Commissioners Court · Sep 29, 2026
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Commissioners Court · Sep 29, 2026
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“Perfect. Thank you. Next is Adam. 10a which is consideration of the approval approval with conditions or disapproval of the pope shire edition final plot this is lot one block a eighteen point four three acres located in commissioner precinct four moved to approve motion by commissioner william second by commissioner falconer any discussion all in favor say aye aye opposed motion carries unanimously next is item 10b consideration of the approval Approval with conditions or disapproval of the North Star final plant located in Commissioner Precinct 1.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 29, 2026
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“Disapproval as it's currently presented. Yes, sir. Okay, that is a staff recommendation. Do we have a motion?”
Commissioners Court · Sep 29, 2026
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“All right, we have a motion to disapprove the currently submitted plot by Commissioner Williams, second by Commissioner Falconer. Any discussion? Any discussion? All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries unanimously. Next is 10C, approve the request to hold a public hearing for 9 a.m. on October the 27th, 2026 for consideration of the approval with conditions or disapproval of the Meadows Commercial Replat located in Commissioner Precinct 4. Motion by Commissioner Mitchell, second by Commissioner Williams. Any discussion? All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion. Carries…”
Commissioners Court · Sep 29, 2026
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“Well Ryan. We did have a good time up in Pointed Oktoberfest. It was a lot of fun. We got to Do the ceremony opening and judge the pretzel contest and my dog Ivan raced in the dachshund race and”
Commissioners Court · Sep 29, 2026
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“I think he won most congenial because he visited with everybody at the start line. I wonder where he got that at. He did not focus on the finish line. But anyway, he got most congenial.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 29, 2026
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“Perfect. Thank you. I'd like to give congratulations to the Denton County 4-H Food Challenge team who traveled to Waco recently to compete at the Heart of Texas Fair and Rodeo. And they came in fourth place across the state. So congratulations. And they compete at the State Fair of Texas next Monday. So we wish them all the best. And we'd like to give a Denton County shout-out to the Flower Mound High School Band who took first place at the Dallas Mid-Cities Regional Competition in Bedford last Saturday. They also earned the titles of Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual…”
Commissioners Court · Sep 29, 2026
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“I'd like to welcome you to the Tuesday, September 15, 2026 meeting of the Denton County Commissioner's Court. We're glad to have so many people in attendance today and those tuning in online. Thank you for joining us. At this time, I'd like to welcome Julie Highdog, our HR Assistant Director here at Denton County. She's going to lead us in our invocation, and our pledges will be led by Sandy Marble and Denise Andrews. and Denise Andrews of the Benjamin Lyons chapter are the daughters of the American Revolution. If you'll please stand, I'll remind everybody to please stand. Turn off your cell…”
Commissioners Court · Sep 15, 2026
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“Good. Well, thank you all so much. It's always great to have the DAR in the house. We do not have anyone registered for item one, which is for public input for items not listed on the agenda. We'll go ahead and proceed to item 3A. If y'all would come forward. This is item 3A is approval of a, and Denise, and if y'all would like to come forward for our Constitution Week. Good morning.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 15, 2026